Solar energy-driven desalination: A renewable solution for climate change mitigation and advancing sustainable development goals
University of Sharjah · United Arab Emirates University · +1 more institution
Abstract
Solar-powered water desalination offers a sustainable solution to two of today's critical challenges: climate change and water scarcity. This review article critically examines various solar desalination technologies, focusing on technical complexities, environmental impacts, and practical challenges. The analysis highlights solar desalination's role in achieving key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): No Poverty (SDG 1), Zero Hunger (SDG 2), Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG 6), Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7), and Climate Action (SDG 13). Additionally, the review examines economic and social benefits, highlighting how solar-powered desalination can contribute to resilient, sustainable communities…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 29.35
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 166
Authors
4Topics & keywords
- Renewable energy
- Desalination
- Climate change
- Environmental science
- Sustainable development
- Water desalination
- Climate change mitigation
- Solar desalination
- Climate action